York Theatre Royal Spring / Summer 2019 Brochure

SPRING/SUMMER BROCHURE

2019

Hello and Welcome to York Theatre Royal

As we go to print, the whole building is gearing up for Christmas, with our incredible panto cast in rehearsals for Berwick’s final panto and little elves filling our Studio in The Elves and the Shoemakers.

JOIN US FOR

BERWICK KALER’S

MAIN HOUSE | THU 13 DEC - SAT 02 FEB Celebrating the traditional art of pantomime, this year’s show will be a gag-laden, song packed extravaganza featuring stunning costumes, jawdropping sets and choreography to thrill.

Starring Martin Barrass, Suzy Cooper, AJ Powell and David Leonard as the dastardly villain.

2019 is our 275th birthday and you are all invited to the party!

Join us in celebrating our incredible history, be part of the exciting and diverse year ahead (we have something for everyone!) and help us to look forward to a thriving future.

With performances up until 02 February, this is sure to be the hottest ticket in town this year - come inside and see it live, we know you’ll have a grand old time!

York Theatre Royal is your theatre so come inside and see it live!

AND FINAL YEAR AS YORK’S LEGENDARY PANTOMIME DAME IN...

Written by Berwick Kaler Co-directed by Berwick Kaler and Damian Cruden Designer Mark Walters Lighting Designer Richard G Jones Musical Director Elliot Styche Choreographer Grace Harrington

TICKETS

Join us for next year’s pantomime!

from £16.50

Our spectacular York Theatre Royal pantomime will continue in 2019/20, so you, your family and friends can keep enjoying this wonderful York tradition.

A York Theatre Royal production

Keep an eye on our website for details!

BERWICK KALER

FOUNDATION In celebration of Berwick’s 40 years and thanks to a generous donation from the Sylvia and Colin Shepherd Charitable Trust, we are excited to launch the Berwick Kaler Foundation.

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Full Performance schedule in the DIARY p38.

All funds raised will be used to ensure families, friends and our community continue to come together, in the true spirit of our pantomime, to share experiences and the joy of theatre in all its many forms.

DONATIONS can be made at Box Office, in the foyer, online or by attending one of the fundraising events we will be holding in the year ahead.

The Foundation is particularly vital in enabling us to support young people, especially those who are most disadvantaged.

We are very grateful to our donors and to Berwick for supporting this initiative.

THE GRAND OLD DAME OF YORK 65+ MASTERCLASS FRI 18 JAN | 12.30pm Tickets £40 visit our website for more info

Join us for an opportunity to have a rare insight into this year’s panto from co-director and York Theatre Royal’s Artistic Director, Damian Cruden.

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MAIN HOUSE | 13 - 23 FEB

MAIN HOUSE | 26 FEB - 02 MAR

York Light presents

“Hopelessly Devoted to You”, “You’re The One That I Want”, “Sandy” & “Grease” used by arrangement with Robert Stigwood

40 years since its electric Broadway and West End debut in the 1970s, Grease remains one of the world’s most popular and enduring musicals.

PERFORMANCES

TICKETS

Funny, frank and featuring the hit songs Greased Lightnin’, You’re The One That I Want, Hopelessly Devoted To You and Summer Nights, Grease follows the journey of Danny and Sandy, alongside the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies, as they navigate high school to the unforgettable rock n’ roll soundtrack that defined generations.

THU 14 | 7.30pm FRI 15 | 7.30pm

Family tickets available

Join YorkLight for two weeks of leather jackets, hand jives, milkshakes and plenty of grease...

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“Grease” is presented through special arrangement with, and all authorised performance materials are supplied by, Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), 1180 Avenue of the Americas, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.co.uk

WED 13 | 7.30pm

From £12

SAT 16 | 2.30pm | 7.30pm

MON 18 | 7.30pm SING-A-LONG TUE 19 | 7.30pm BSL WED 20 | 7.30pm THU 21 | 7.30pm FRI 22 | 7.30pm

SAT 23 | 2.30pm | 7.30pm BSL | British Sign Language Performance SING-A-LONG | Join in with all the songs

Join Alex (X-Factor 2016 winner Matt Terry), Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular. This smash hit musical features all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

This brand new musical from Dreamworks (Shrek The Musical) will leave audiences with no choice but to ‘move it, move it’!

PERFORMANCES TUE 26 FEB | 7pm

WED 27 FEB | 7pm

THU 28 FEB | 2pm | 7pm FRI 01 MAR | 7pm

SAT 02 MAR | 2.30pm | 7pm TICKETS

From £25.50 Family tickets available

Selladoor Family and Hartshorn – Hook Productions in association with Libby Brodie, Stephen McGill Productions and Rigmarole Productions/ Rachel Kraftman Productions

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MAIN HOUSE | 05 - 16 MAR

York Theatre Royal presents The Old Vic and Wise Children production Co-produced by York Theatre Royal, Belgrade Theatre Coventry and Oxford Playhouse

WISE CHILDREN

By Angela Carter Adapted and Directed by Emma Rice

Nora and Dora – twin chorus girls born and bred on the wrong side of the tracks – are celebrating their 75th birthday. On the other side of town, their father and greatest actor of his generation, Sir Melchior Hazard turns 100 on the same day.

A big, bawdy tangle of theatrical joy and heartbreak, Wise Children is a celebration of show business, family, forgiveness and hope.

Emma Rice (Romantics Anonymous; Tristan & Yseult) brings her unique, exuberantly impish vision to Angela Carter’s great last novel, Wise Children.

Expect show girls and Shakespeare, sex and scandal, music, mischief and mistaken identity – and butterflies by the thousand.

For workshops led by the company please contact schools@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

PERFORMANCES

TUE 05 MAR | 7.30pm

TUE 12 MAR | 7.30pm

THU 07 MAR | 2pm | 7.30pm

THU 14 MAR | 2pm | 7.30pm AD

AD | Audio Described BSL | British Sign Language PSD | Post Show Discussion

SAT 16 MAR | 2.30pm AD | 7.30pm

TICKETS

WED 06 MAR | 7.30pm FRI 08 MAR | 7.30pm

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SAT 09 MAR | 2.30pm | 7.30pm

WED 13 MAR | 7.30pm PSD FRI 15 MAR | 7.30pm BSL

From £17

AGE

14+ GUIDE

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MAIN HOUSE | 19 - 23 MAR

MAIN HOUSE | 29 - 30 MAR

An Out of Joint and Royal & Derngate, Northampton co-production in association with Oxford Playhouse

THE REMAINS OF THE DAY Based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro Adapted by Barney Norris

1930s England. Darlington Hall runs like clockwork under one of the last truly great butlers.

Reserved and dutiful like his father before him, and with the funny and forthright housekeeper Kenton by his side, Stevens faithfully serves his employer. Meanwhile, England stands on a precipice as fascism builds and boils in Europe.

Twenty years later, Stevens travels to find an old friend, remembering choices made and not made, journeying to one last chance at happiness.

2017 Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, which became a beloved Merchant Ivory film, and now transformed into an exquisite stage play by one of Britain’s most exciting writers, Barney Norris, is a story for anyone who has ever been afraid to follow their heart.

DON’T MISS the pre-show talk with adaptor Barney Norris on adapting the novel and working with Kazuo Ishiguro. WED 20 MAR | 6.30pm | Keregan Room Free but please book your place via Box Office.

PERFORMANCES

TUE 19 MAR | 7.30pm

WED 20 MAR | 7.30pm PSD

THU 21 MAR | 2pm | 7.30pm FRI 22 MAR | 7.30pm

SAT 23 MAR | 2.30pm AD | 7.30pm AD | Audio Described PSD | Post Show Discussion TICKETS

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From £15

Fielding its largest chorus and orchestra to date, English Touring Opera present an ambitious season of full-scale opera about giant personalities clashing over love and power in times of war, featuring Verdi’s interpretation on Shakespeare’s iconic play and Mozart’s deep emotions and unforgettable music.

PERFORMANCES MACBETH (VERDI) FRI 29 MAR | 7.30pm

IDOMENEO (MOZART) SAT 30 MAR | 7.30pm

DON’T MISS the pre-show talk before both performances at 6.30pm TICKETS

From £20

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MAIN HOUSE | 02 - 06 APR York Theatre Royal and Pilot Theatre present in co-production with Belgrade Theatre Coventry, Derby Theatre and Mercury Theatre Colchester

AGE

12+ GUIDE

“Why love, if losing hurts so much?”

By Malorie Blackman | Adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz | Directed by Esther Richardson

Sephy and Callum sit together on a beach. They are in love. It is forbidden.

PERFORMANCES

Sephy is a Cross and Callum is a Nought.

Between Noughts and Crosses there are racial and social divides. A segregated society teeters on a volatile knife edge.

WED 03 APR | 7.30pm

As violence breaks out, Sephy and Callum draw closer, but this is a romance that will lead them into terrible danger.

This gripping Romeo and Juliet story by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman and adapted for the stage by Sabrina Mahfouz is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world.

TUE 02 APR | 7.30pm

THU 04 APR | 2pm | 7.30pm FRI 05 APR | 7.30pm BSL

SAT 06 APR | 2.30pm AD | 7.30pm AD | Audio Described BSL | British Sign Language TICKETS

From £15 School price £12 (subject to availability)

SCHOOLS WORKSHOPS Noughts and Crosses follows York Theatre Royal and Pilot Theatre’s acclaimed production of Brighton Rock.

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Schools workshops available.

For more information please contact

catherine@pilot-theatre.com #NoughtsandCrosses

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MAIN HOUSE | 11 - 13 APR

MAIN HOUSE | 09 - 10 APR

By Jon Brittain | Directed by Donnacadh O’Briain | Designer Ellan Parry

imitating the dog in co-production with Marche Teatro (Italy) and Cast present

HEART OF DARKNESS

AGE

14+ GUIDE

Adapted and directed by Andrew Quick and Pete Brooks

The hilarious and touching new comedy about gender, sexuality and being a long way from home.

Digital theatre makers imitating the dog turn their attention to Joseph Conrad’s extraordinarily influential novel, Heart of Darkness.

The story of brutal greed and the dark heart which beats within us all is retold in a long-forsaken Europe, in a world which echoes Apocalypse Now.

It’s New Year in Rotterdam, and Alice has finally plucked up the courage to email her parents and tell them she’s gay.

But before she can hit send, her girlfriend Fiona reveals that he has always identified as a man and now wants to start living as one named Adrian.

This bold re-telling is a visually rich, multi-layered work which fuses live performance with cinema, soundscape and graphic novel.

PERFORMANCES

TICKETS

WED 10 APR | 2pm | 7.30pm

CAP | Captioned

TUE 09 APR | 7.30pm CAP

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From £15

“imitating the dog is not only a company without imitators, it is currently without peer” THE GUARDIAN Supported by Arts Council England, Lancaster Arts at Lancaster University and Theatre by the Lake

As Adrian begins his transition, Alice must face a question she never thought she’d ask... does this mean she’s straight?

Following a critically-acclaimed West End run Jon Brittain’s bittersweet comedy Rotterdam comes to York for one week only.

PERFORMANCES THU 11 APR | 7.30pm FRI 12 APR | 7.30pm

SAT 13 APR | 2.30pm | 7.30pm

TICKETS

From £15

AGE

15+ GUIDE

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MAIN HOUSE | 24 APR - 11 MAY

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PERFORMANCES

WED 24 APR | 7.30pm

The monarch and Her most powerful subject.

THU 25 APR | 2pm | 7.30pm FRI 26 APR | 7.30pm

Handbagged imagines what may have happened at the Queen’s infamous weekly meetings with Margaret Thatcher.

SAT 27 APR | 2.30pm | 7.30pm

Entertainingly told and packed with satirical humour, the two women collide as they share their opposing views of Britain’s role in the world.

FRI 03 MAY | 7.30pm

With a supporting cast of Ronald and Nancy Reagan, Geoffrey Howe, Denis Thatcher and others, Handbagged is funny, sharp and mischievous.

Moira Buffini’s comedy became a huge West End hit and went on to be nominated for Best Comedy at the 2015 Olivier Awards.

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TUE 30 APR | 7.30pm

WED 01 MAY | 7.30pm

THU 02 MAY | 2pm | 7.30pm SAT 04 MAY | 2.30pm | 7.30pm TUE 07 MAY | 7.30pm

WED 08 MAY | 7.30pm

THU 09 MAY | 2pm | 7.30pm AD FRI 10 MAY | 7.30pm BSL

SAT 11 MAY | 2.30pm AD CAP | 7.30pm AD | Audio Described BSL | British Sign Language CAP | Captioned TICKETS

From £15

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MAIN HOUSE | 16 - 20 APR

MAIN HOUSE | 14 - 18 MAY

Metta Theatre and Exeter Northcott Theatre present A Northern Broadsides and New Vic Theatre co-production

THE HIP HOP MUSICAL OF

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Book & lyrics by Poppy Burton-Morgan Music by Pippa Cleary Music & lyrics by Keiran Merrick AGE

6+

By William Shakespeare Directed by Conrad Nelson

GUIDE

With epic show tunes and killer beats, Kenneth Grahame’s classic children’s story is brought popping and locking to life in an extraordinary new hip-hop musical. Featuring fast bikes, fierce moves, bangin’ vocals and starring the Olivier Award-winning Clive Rowe (Guys & Dolls, Tracy Beaker) as Badger.

Following their spectacular circus musical Little Mermaid, the awardwinning Metta Theatre are back to bring you a bold new take on this much loved classic.

PERFORMANCES TUE 16 APR | 7pm

WED 17 APR | 2pm | 7pm THU 18 APR | 7pm

SAT 20 APR | 2pm | 7pm TICKETS

From £18.50

Family tickets available

DON’T MISS THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS MOVEMENT WORKSHOP

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BALLROOM | 17 APRIL | 10am - 1pm | £15

Two young dreamers fall head over heels, while two others resume their combative courtship.

As faithful friends plot romance and a vengeful brother plans destruction, can true love conquer all, or will whispers and rumour win out?

Told in true Northern Broadsides style, this production of Shakespeare’s glorious romantic comedy is sure to capture your hearts this Spring!

Featuring Reece Dinsdale as Benedick.

PERFORMANCES

TUE 14 MAY | 7.30pm

WED 15 MAY | 7.30pm

THU 16 MAY | 2pm | 7.30pm FRI 17 MAY | 7.30pm

Join us as we venture into the Wild Woods and bring this classic story to life. Our woodland inspired session includes warm-ups, games and creative movement, taking to the road with Toad and rowing down the riverbank with Ratty.

No previous dance experience required.

Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a drink and snack.

Six years of war are finally over. Returning soldiers swap the battlefield for a landscape of love, masked balls and much-needed laughter.

7-11

SAT 18 MAY | 2.30pm AD | 7.30pm

Part of the

AD | Audio Decsribed TICKETS

09 - 18 MAY

Visit esfn.eu/festivals/york for the full festival schedule

From £15

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Produced by Dermot McLaughlin Productions in association with The Mercury Theatre Colchester, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre and Exeter Northcott Theatre

MAIN HOUSE | 21 MAY - 01 JUN

Starring Janet Dibley and Maggie McCarthy “I don’t save or shield them.

It’s as bad as I feared – they’re lost.”

1840. A young governess agrees to look after two orphaned children in Bly, a seemingly idyllic country house. But shortly after her arrival, she realises that they are not alone. There are others – the ghosts of Bly’s troubled past. The Governess will risk everything to keep the children safe, even if it means giving herself up to The Others.

Years later, confronted by the past she is compelled to account for what actually happened to her and the innocents under her protection.

This new adaptation of Henry James’ iconic tale, which was the original inspiration for Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black, is a masterclass in stage-craft, with captivating performances, deliciously atmospheric set and lighting design and an evocative soundtrack, starring Janet Dibley (Doctors, EastEnders, The Two of Us) and Maggie McCarthy (Dancing on the Edge, Call the Midwife).

Directed by Daniel Buckroyd

AGE

14+

PERFORMANCES TUE 28 MAY | 7.30pm

THU 23 MAY | 2pm | 7.30pm

THU 30 MAY | 2pm | 7.30pm AD

WED 22 MAY | 7.30pm FRI 24 MAY | 7.30pm

SAT 25 MAY | 2.30pm | 7.30pm TICKETS

From £15

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Photos of 2018 production

GUIDE

TUE 21 MAY | 7.30pm

WED 29 MAY | 7.30pm FRI 31 MAY | 7.30pm

SAT 01 JUN | 2.30pm AD | 7.30pm AD | Audio Described

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MAIN HOUSE | 07 - 29 JUN

A York Theatre Royal production

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An acclaimed comedy-drama set against a backdrop of prejudice, inequality and the American Civil Rights movement.

Set in Atlanta, Georgia, the story begins when proud Daisy Werthan crashes her car and her son hires African-American driver Hoke Colburn. Daisy and Hoke’s relationship gets off to a rocky start but, as times change over two decades, a profound friendship blossoms between them.

Made famous by the 1989 Academy Award®-winning film starring Morgan Freeman, this Pulitzer Award-winning play by Alfred Uhry is an iconic and heart-warming tale of pride, friendship and a changing American society which has touched the hearts of millions on stage and screen.

TICKETS

From £15

PERFORMANCES FRI 07 JUN | 7.30pm

SAT 08 JUN | 7.30pm TUE 11 JUN | 7.30pm

WED 12 JUN | 7.30pm

THU 13 JUN | 2pm | 7.30pm FRI 14 JUN | 7.30pm

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Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Plays Limited.

SAT 15 JUN | 2.30pm | 7.30pm

TUE 18 JUN | 7.30pm

THU 27 JUN | 2pm RP | 7.30pm AD

THU 20 JUN | 2pm | 7.30pm

SAT 29 JUN | 2.30pm AD CAP | 7.30pm

WED 19 JUN | 7.30pm

FRI 21 JUN | 7.30pm BSL

SAT 22 JUN | 2.30pm | 7.30pm TUE 25 JUN | 7.30pm

WED 26 JUN | 7.30pm

FRI 28 JUN | 7.30pm

AD | Audio Described BSL | British Sign Language CAP | Captioned RP | Relaxed Performance

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THE P ERFEC FOR T T SUMMER HE WH OLE FA TREAT MILY!

MAIN HOUSE | 26 JUL - 24 AUG

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A York Theatre Royal production

Come aboard the Swallow and join John, Susan, Titty and Roger as they sail to Wildcat Island and meet Nancy and Peggy, the self-proclaimed Amazon Pirates, and the dastardly Captain Flint, in this action-packed adventure!

Arthur Ransome’s famous and much-loved children’s classic is thrillingly brought to life in Helen Edmundson’s gloriously imaginative adaptation with original music by Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy.

Following on last year’s critically acclaimed The Secret Garden, this year’s summer production is another feel-good show, packed with catchy songs and sword-buckling action that’s sure to entertain and delight the whole family.

PERFORMANCES FRI 26 JUL | 7pm

SAT 27 JUL | 7pm TUE 30 JUL | 7pm

WED 31 JUL | 2.30pm | 7pm

THU 01 AUG | 2.30pm | 7pm FRI 02 AUG | 7pm

SAT 03 AUG | 2.30pm | 7pm

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By Arthur R ansome Adapted by Helen Edmu ndson Directed by Damian Cru den

TUE 06 AUG | 7pm

WED 07 AUG | 10.30am | 3pm THU 08 AUG | 2.30pm | 7pm FRI 09 AUG | 7pm

SAT 10 AUG | 2.30pm | 7pm

TUE 13 AUG | 7pm

WED 14 AUG | 2.30pm | 7pm PSD THU 15 AUG | 2.30pm RP | 7pm

TICKETS

From £18.50

Family tickets available

FRI 16 AUG | 7pm BSL

SAT 17 AUG | 2.30pm | 7pm TUE 20 AUG | 7pm

WED 21 AUG | 10.30am | 3pm

THU 22 AUG | 2.30pm | 7pm AD FRI 23 AUG | 7pm

SAT 24 AUG | 2.30pm AD CAP | 7pm AD | Audio Described BSL | British Sign Language CAP | Captioned PSD | Post Show Discussion RP | Relaxed Performance

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GARDENING QUESTION TIME

GYPSY QUEEN

Join our panel of experts as they answer your questions on all things gardening!

This exciting opportunity is for anyone with an interest in gardening, to pick the brains of a garden designer, the Head Gardener at Castle Howard, BBC Radio York’s Martin Fish and others!

This play by award-winning writer Rob Ward tells the story of ‘Gorgeous’ George O’Connell, a bare knuckle fighter and traveller, who enters the world of professional boxing putting him on a collision course with his roots and his very identity. In the opposite corner, gay boxer Dane ‘The Pain’ Samson is fighting his own battles, leading to a tragedy that neither man can predict.

12 FEB | 2pm | £25

13 FEB | 7.45pm | £10

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Join our new FREE membership scheme 35LIVE (18-35 yrs), giving you and a mate access to £15 tickets for lots of our Main House shows - expect showgirls and boys, satirical comedy, haunting thrillers and American classics! Your new night out is here!

Ticket price includes tea, coffee and cake on arrival. All proceeds will go towards York Theatre Royal’s Patio Garden Project.

DISCOVER

ENTERTAINING SHOWS AWARD-WINNING COMPANIES THE BEST OF EDINBURGH FRINGE NEW WRITING GIG THEATRE SPOKEN WORD LIVE ART DANCE

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The world wants to tell you its stories.

FALLEN FRUIT

Showcasing dance and interdisciplinary performance from Place Prize Finalist Seke Chimutengwende and Yorkshire Artist Lewys Holt.

As the Berlin Wall splits open in 1989, a girl looks forward to life beyond the Eastern Bloc, a couple’s life unravels and 80s TV permeates everything.

Programmed in partnership with York Dance Space to showcase professional dance work from across the country as well as from artists from Yorkshire.

Multi-award-winning Two Destination Language bring you a story of love, breaking free and being European from a unique migrant voice born in communist Bulgaria.

15 FEB | 7.45pm | £10

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SEE IT OR LIVE F JUST ! £10!!

Forget Edinburgh or London – we’re bringing the best contemporary theatre to York for just a tenner! New and bold performances that push boundaries to surprise and delight; sometimes radical, often political and always thought-provoking!

Go on, take a punt and pull a tenner out!

16 FEB | 7.45pm | £10

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IN OTHER WORDS

THE DUCHESS OF MALFI

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

IMAGINARY ADVICE LIVE

They call it ‘the incident’ now. What happened, when they first met. He always said it was part of his romantic plan, but they both know that’s rubbish.

To prevent their sister from marrying the man she loves, two siblings take increasingly desperate and grotesque steps to bring about her downfall. John Webster’s Jacobean masterpiece of obsession, passion, blood and revenge is brought alive in a dynamic and modern new production

by York Settlement Community Players.

Join Displace Yourself Theatre in a feast for the senses and tastes from around the world in this new show that asks who is winning (and losing) in the game to get food onto our plates and into our bellies. With mouthwatering music and visuals, and a sprinkling of tangy humour this is a fresh bite into what we think we know about the food industry in the UK and abroad.

Poetic polymath Ross Sutherland leaves the safety of his wardrobe recording studio to present a live edition of his award-winning podcast series. Ross has recorded love monologues at drum and bass raves, made cut-up poetry out of the Today Programme, and crossbred Jay Z’s Black Album with the Tate Modern’s audioguide. With special guests poet Rebecca Tamás and novelist Naomi Booth.

SPARKPLUG

THE TURK

TENSILE STRENGTH

THE TRICK

A punchy and poetic exploration of family, race, identity and love, SparkPlug is the story of a white man who becomes the adoptive father, mother and best friend of a mixedrace child, David.

1838. A cabin aboard ‘The Otis’. Night.

An ARC Stockton Production written and performed by Holly Gallagher, Tensile Strength (or How to Survive at Your Wits’ End) is a show about Stress and the world we live in now, and will prove essential viewing in a society that just can’t seem to relax anymore.

Mira lost her husband seven months ago but just because he’s dead it doesn’t mean either of them are ready to let go. Delightful and moving, with magic to charm the audience, The Trick is a beautiful meditation on ageing and grief.

19 - 20 FEB | 7.45pm | £10

06 - 16 MAR | 2pm | 7.45pm | £14 | £12

Connected by the music of Frank Sinatra, this intimate, humorous and deeply moving love story from Off The Middle Theatre Company explores the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and the transformative power of music in our lives.

19 - 20 MAR | 7.45pm | £10

Inspired by real events and the playwright David Judge’s background as an actor and spoken word artist, this is a lyrical and energetic monologue that examines what 26 family means in today’s society.

21 MAR | 7.45pm | £10

Fuelled with alcohol and yellow fevered madness, a drunken and dying Johann Maelzel confronts his existence with the chess playing automaton known as The Turk.

A one man stage play by Michael Sabbaton this compelling tale of mystery, sentience and loss is inspired by an 18th century ‘thinking machine’.

09 APR | 7.45pm | £10

11 APR | 7.45pm | £10

10 APR | 7.45pm | £10

12 - 13 APR | 7.45pm | £10

Ghosts, goldfish, mediums, and sleight-ofhand collide in Eve Leigh’s play, directed by the award-winning Roy Alexander Weise, presented by HighTide & Loose Tongue. 27

OH NO IT ISN’T!

SEASIDE TERROR

It’s the final performance of Cinderella in a moth-eaten, regional theatre and backstage tensions threaten to boil over onstage.

Will the egotism and sexual politics remain confined to the dressing room?

Seaside Terror is a puppetry show for adults, celebrating the horror films and seaside holidays of the 1970s!

17 - 18 APR | 7.45pm | £10

Based on a lifetime of experience on and off stage, York actor Luke Adamson (Jack & the Beanstalk) weaves real anecdotes and stories in this a hilariously funny love letter to the world of theatre.

THE AUDIT (or Iceland, a modern myth) 24 APR | 7.45pm | £10

20 APR | 7.45pm | £10

SAME SAME DIFFERENT 26 - 27 APR | 7.45pm | £10

Leading puppetry company Odd Doll take us on a trip to the seaside but we all may find more than we bargained for in this show stuffed with fun, fright and nerve-shattering shocks.

An original and affecting verbatim play about adoption, identity and belonging. Written by Naomi Sumner Chan and inspired by her own experiences as a Trans-racial adoptee from Hong Kong adopted to White British parents, this play explores what it’s like to grow up in a family and community who look different from you.

THE CULT OF K*NZO

ELECTROLYTE

25 APR | 7.45pm | £10

Commissioned by Eclipse Theatre and presented by Brush Stroke Order with support from York Theatre Royal and Pilot Theatre.

04 - 05 JUN | 7.45pm | £10

SIDE BY SIDE AGE

14+

27 - 29 JUN | 2pm | 7.45pm | £15

GUIDE

The story of how a nation raised their voices in protest and how collective power can move a mountain – even if only a little bit. The rich have got richer, the middle’s squeezed tight, and the poor are being dragged ever downwards.

Proto-type Theater mix theatre, film and animation in a show exploring the true value of money and the human cost of global greed.

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How do high end fashion brands seduce?

Why do people crave their products?

The Cult of K*NZO lifts the lid on the mysterious power of luxury brands, exploring entitlement and exclusion, desire and territory, in a world where you are who you wear. A new performance by Paula Varjack.

Wildcard Theatre’s multi award-winning gig theatre show combines spoken word and original music, performed by six multiinstrumentalists, ranging from ‘blasts of sound to lyrical sweetness’ (***** The Scotsman).

We follow Jessie through gigs, parties, city streets and warehouses, journeying from Leeds to London, on a quest to find her mother.

This Tony Award-winning show, presented by York Light Operatic Company is the perfect introduction to the master of musical theatre Sondheim.

Featuring songs from Company, Follies and West Side Story, this is music that captures the emotions and will have you laugh, cry and fall in love.

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SLAP FESTIVAL 2019 SLAP is York’s pay-what-you-can contemporary performance festival, supporting and developing dance, theatre and live art.

SLAP at York Theatre Royal in the STUDIO Full Festival Schedule WED 20 FEB SLAPSCRATCH 7pm | YSJ Spark

FAT GIRL SINGING THU 21 FEB | 7pm

Armed with a guitar, original songs and a fridge full of drinks, Emma Geraghty brings a funny, uplifting and compelling anthem for those who have ever felt that their body is up for debate. A call to arms to those who don’t fit the model.

20 - 23 FEB

EUROPE’S FIRST EVER POP-UP SHAKESPEAREAN THEATRE RETURNS

PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN £3, £6, £9, £12

THE FAUN PROJECT FRI 22 FEB | 7pm

Choreographer Beth Cassani and PanicLab’s Joseph Mercier use the faun as a creature of transformation to explore youth subcultures, aesthetics and bodies through a choreographed conversation between millennials and their predecessors.

25 JUNE – 1 SEPTEMBER 2019 TOWER ST · YORK “IRRESISTIBLE SHAKESPEARE IN THE OPEN AIR”

THU 21 FEB FAT GIRL SINGING 7pm | YTR Studio SOFTCORE BOUNDRIES 8.30pm | John Cooper Studio @41Monkgate

THE TELEGRAPH

FRI 22 FEB THE FAUN PROJECT 7pm | YTR Studio LOOKS LIKE GOD 8.30pm | John Cooper Studio @41Monkgate SAT 23 FEB THE MESMERIST 11am | YTR Studio GOD’S OWN COUNTRY (ALBION) 12 - 5pm | De Grey Rooms UNSEEN BEINGS 12 - 5pm | City Centre THE BALLARD OF ISOSCELES 12- 5pm | John Cooper Studio @41Monkgate THESEUS BEEFCAKE 7pm | YTR Studio DRYHUMP 8pm | The Crescent

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AGE

6+

GUIDE

THE MESMERIST SAT 23 FEB | 11am

Mixing dance, clowning and optical illusions, Northern Rascals present a show for adults and children about a lovable and quirky duo on a magical adventure about the importance of friendship and reaching out.

THESEUS BEEFCAKE SAT 23 FEB | | 7pm

PanicLab’s Joseph Mercier and Lennie push against their personal threshold of pain and pleasure in this duet journey into the dark labyrinth of masculinity, colliding martial arts, death metal, American frat culture, pornography and Greek mythology.

HAMLET

THE TEMPEST

HENRY V

T WELFTH NIGHT

BOOK NOW: www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk PHONE: 01904 623 568 IN PERSON: YORK THEATRE ROYAL, ST LEONARD’S PLACE, YORK YO1 7HD

www.shakespearesrosetheatre.com @shakespearesrosetheatre

@ShakespearesRT

#shakespearesRT

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Plus don’t miss WAXWINGS for young children from English Touring Opera (see p35)

TICKETS

£13 for all shows Students £8

Join us for a week of words for York’s 12th Literature Festival. With diverse events for adults and children all over the city, there is plenty to do for everyone. Seven of them you can see right here at York Theatre Royal...

OLD HERBACEOUS FRI 22 MAR | 7.45pm

Sown with seeds of gardening wisdom, this charming one man show is a love story – a humorous portrayal of a single-minded yet gentle man with a passion for plants.

A PMac production, by Reginald Arkell, adapted

by Alfred Shaughnessy.

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TELLING THE BLUES SAT 23 MAR | 7.45pm

Storyteller Jan Blake, and guitarist Matt Chandler, fuse grown-up fairytale, legend and song to tell the blues.

This is a performance to raise the roof and bring the stars down to listen...

Presented by the Crick Crack Club.

WHAT DAYS WE’RE HAVING NOW MON 25 MAR | 7.45pm

ORLANDO TUE 26 MAR | 7.45pm

Presented by Jaybird Live Literature, performed by up and coming poets and new writers Alex MacDonald, Ella Freers and Will Harri.

From Dyad Productions, the creators of Jane Eyre: An Autobiography, The Time Machine and Austen’s Women.

A live anthology of subtly theatricalised poems that are sweet, sad and funny - touching on identity, uncertainty, the meaning of family and the nature of love.

For full listing schedule of events please visit York Literature Festival website yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk or pick up a festival brochure.

A magic-realist exploration of human identity – personal, sexual, national – in performer Rebecca Vaughan and Yorkshire playwright Elton Townend-Jones’ radical, award-winning take on Virginia Woolf’s romp through British history.

LOST IN A SEA OF GLASS AND TIN THU 28 MAR | 7.45pm What does it mean to leave everything behind? To take off and live a life of solitude?

Where can we go and what can we become?

A textual and visual performance by Gary Winters and Claire Hind.

WHERE THERE’S MUCK THERE’S BRAS FRI 29 MAR | 7.45pm

Performed by stand-up poet Kate Fox; this funny, gently subversive performance/ lecture uncovers the hidden history of the writers, scientists, sportswomen, politicians, protestors, musicians and other heroines who represent the grit, determination and spirit of the North’s women.

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WHAT’S ON

Engling Touring Opera presents

WAXWINGS

FOR KIDS

Composed by Clive and Mark Ives Written and directed by Tim Yealland

THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKERS

AGE

3+

GUIDE

Featuring beautiful new live music with interactive, multisensory elements, English Touring Opera brings Waxwings to York as part of York Literature Fesitval aimed at children aged 2-5 years and young audiences with special educational needs and disabilities.

Adapted for the stage by Mike Kenny | Directed by Juliet Forster

AL

26 FEB - 02 MAR

FO R

H

Once upon a time there were two shoemakers who were very old and very poor. One magical night, just as the snow begins to fall outside, two mischievous elves appear at the window…

ERM WEEK T F

Engine House in association with York Theatre Royal presents

07 - 08 JUN

GRANDAD’S ISLAND

By Benji Davies | Adapted for the stage and directed by Matt Aston

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!



AGE

5-8

Arts York

GUIDE

Benji Davies’ award-winning book covers themes of love and loss and is brought magically and sensitively to life.

AGE

5+

GUIDE

£5 per session or book the full term for a 10% discount.

CRAFTY TALES every Friday in the foyer!

Help nourish your pre-schoolers imagination and creativity through a craft activity and multi-sensory story time, planned around a fabulous picture book run by Story Craft Theatre.

11 JAN - 05 APR (excl. 01 MAR) 10.15am – 11.30am

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Plus

BRAND NEW

AGE

For all engagement activities please pick up a BE PART OF IT flyer or visit our website

TICKETS

Child £8 | Adult £13

By Brendan Murray

DANCE TALES

14 JAN - 01 APR (excl. 25 FEB) 10.15am (18mths - 3yrs) 11.15am (6-18mths)

Deaf or hearing, this bilingual production – in spoken English and British Sign Language – is a truly frightful treat for all the family!

TICKETS

An innovative approach to early years development: explore a story, experience new movements, dance to different rhythms and sing songs.

2-5

HORRIBLE HISTORIES LIVE ON STAGE! DREADFUL DAYS TO BE DEAF

YELLOW IS THE COLOUR OF SUNSHINE Child £8 | Adult £13

Child £8 | Adult £13

AGE

1.5-3 YRS

19 - 22 JUN AGE

3+

GUIDE

Yoshi and Hani are as different as chalk is to cheese. Side by side they play by the blue sea, run through the green fields and dance in the yellow sunshine. But one day the sky turns grey and everything starts to change…

every Monday in Workshop 2!

GUIDE

Deafinitely Theatre and Birmingham Stage Company present

tutti frutti presents

TICKETS

Don’t forget you can bring your little ones to

AGE

2-5

GUIDE

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is deaf dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage as it delves into the dreadful, dangerous and deluded stories of the deaf!

Syd’s favourite person in the whole wide world is Grandad. And Grandad’s favourite person is Syd. Join this intrepid duo as they head off on a heartwarming adventure filled with songs, laughter and jungles, which will change their lives forever.

‘Catchy tunes and magical storytelling’

TICKETS

Child £8 | Adult £13

The first day at school should be exciting and fun, so what happens if you turn up at a school that’s run by a mythical monster? Especially one who hates the very thing that you love - birds! Find out what happens when a boy and girl discover an injured waxwing and try to make it fly again.

11 DEC - 05 JAN

York Theatre Royal presents

SAT 30 MAR 11AM

AGE

6-18 MTHS

Yellow is the Colour of Sunshine is a new play told in words, sign, colours, music and movement about feelings, emotions, empathy and how we communicate.

CHECK OUT THE DIARY p38-42 FOR FULL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULES

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WHAT’S ON: PERFORMED

BY YOUNG PEOPLE

York Associate Schools present

MACBETH

MAIN HOUSE | 25 - 26 MAR | 7pm

By William Shakespeare

Ytr Youth theatre 16+ presents

Students from our 10 York Associate Schools, perform selected scenes from Shakespeare’s classic tale of power and ambition, Macbeth, in a collaborative ensemble way which puts collective storytelling at the heart of the performance.

devised and created by the company TICKETS

THE CRESCENT | 18 - 19 JAN

Child £6.50 | Adult £8.50

The Associate Schools Programme is run by the Royal Shakespeare Company and facilitated regionally by York Theatre Royal and Lead Associate School York High School.

The programme aims to bring about a significant change in the way young people experience, engage with, and take ownership of the work of Shakespeare. Learning to explore Shakespeare in the way actors do in a rehearsal room, using dynamic, active approaches.

TICKETS

STUDIO | 04 - 06 APR

YTR Youth Theatre 14-16s presents

Child £4 | Adult £6

MAIN HOUSE | 01 - 12 MAY

CONNECTIONS 2019

NT Connections Young Companies Festival comes to York for the first time bringing 21 school and young companies together to perform 10 shows written for young people by some of theatre’s most exciting playwrights.

TICKETS

Child £6.50 | Adult £8.50

YTR Youth Theatre presents

AGE

7+

GUIDE

YTR Youth Theatre 11-13s present

BRAINSTORM

VARIATIONS

TERRA / EARTH

By Katie Hims

CLASS

By Ben Bailey Smith & Lajaune Lincoln

SALT

By Dawn King

By Ned Glasier, Emily Lim and Company Three.

CHAOS

By Laura Lomas

By Katherine Soper

By Nell Leyshon Choreography by Anthony Missen

AGELESS

By Benjamin Kuffuor

THE SAD CLUB

By Luke Barnes With music by Adam Pleeth

FLESH TICKETS

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THE SMALL HOURS

By Tom Wells

By William Shakespeare

STUDIO | 13 - 15 JUN

STUFF

TICKETS

Child £6.50 | Adult £8.50

From £12.50

By Jacqueline Wilson

MAIN HOUSE | 30 AUG - 01 SEP

By Rob Drummond

Find out more at yorktheatreroyal.co.uk For all engagement activities please pick up a BE PART OF IT flyer or visit our website

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DIARY DEC

MAIN HOUSE

JAN

STUDIO

TUE 11

The Elves and the...

1pm

WED 12

The Elves and the...

10.30am | 1pm

THU 13

The Grand Old Dame...

7.30pm

The Elves and the...

10.30am | 1pm

FRI 14

The Grand Old Dame...

7.30pm

The Elves and the...

1pm | 6pm

SAT 15

The Grand Old Dame...

2.30pm | 7.30pm

The Elves and the...

10.30pm | 1pm

MON 17

The Grand Old Dame...

7.30pm

TUE 18

The Grand Old Dame...

7.30pm

The Elves and the...

1pm

WED 19

The Grand Old Dame...

2.30pm | 7.30pm

The Elves and the...

10.30am | 1pm

THU 20

The Grand Old Dame...

2.30pm | 7.30pm

The Elves and the...

10.30am | 1pm RP

FRI 21

The Grand Old Dame...

4.30pm | 8pm

The Elves and the...

1pm | 6pm

SAT 22

The Grand Old Dame...

2.30pm | 7.30pm

The Elves and the...

10.30am | 1pm

MON 24

The Grand Old Dame...

2.30pm | 7.30pm

The Elves and the...

10.30am | 1pm

TUE 25

CHRISTMAS DAY

WED 26

The Grand Old Dame...

4.30pm | 8pm

THU 27

The Grand Old Dame...

2.30pm | 7.30pm

The Elves and the...

FRI 28

The Grand Old Dame...

2.30pm | 7.30pm

SAT 29

The Grand Old Dame...

MON 31

The Grand Old Dame...

JAN

The Grand Old..

7.30pm

THU 24

The Grand Old..

7.30pm AD

FRI 25

The Grand Old..

4.30pm | 8pm

SAT 26

The Grand Old..

2.30pm AD CAP | 7.30pm

MON 28

The Grand Old..

7.30pm

TUE 29

The Grand Old..

7.30pm

WED 30

The Grand Old..

7.30pm

THU 31

The Grand Old..

7.30pm

FEB

MAIN HOUSE

STUDIO

FRI 01

The Grand Old..

4.30pm | 8pm

SAT 02

The Grand Old..

2.30pm | 7.30pm

WED 13

Grease

7.30pm

10.30am | 1pm

THU 14

Grease

7.30pm

The Elves and the...

1pm | 6pm

FRI 15

Grease

2.30pm | 7.30pm

The Elves and the...

10.30am | 1pm

SAT 16

2.30pm | 7.30pm

The Elves and the...

10.30am RP | 1pm

MON 18 TUE 19

Grease

WED 20

Grease

THU 21

TUE 12

MAIN HOUSE

STUDIO

TUE 01

The Grand Old Dame...

4.30pm | 8pm

WED 02

The Grand Old Dame...

2.30pm | 7.30pm

The Elves and the...

10.30am | 1pm

THU 03

The Grand Old Dame...

2.30pm | 7.30pm

The Elves and the...

10.30am | 1pm

FRI 04

The Grand Old Dame...

2.30pm | 7.30pm

The Elves and the...

1pm | 6pm

SAT 05

The Grand Old Dame...

2.30pm | 7.30pm

The Elves and the...

10.30am | 1pm

MON 07

The Grand Old Dame...

7.30pm

TUE 08

The Grand Old Dame...

7.30pm

WED 09

The Grand Old Dame...

7.30pm

THU 10

The Grand Old Dame...

7.30pm

FRI 11

The Grand Old Dame...

4.30pm | 8pm

SAT 12

The Grand Old Dame...

2.30pm | 7.30pm

MON 14

The Grand Old Dame...

7.30pm

TUE 15

The Grand Old Dame...

7.30pm

WED 16

The Grand Old Dame...

4.30pm | 8pm

THU 17

The Grand Old Dame...

7.30pm BSL

FRI 18

The Grand Old Dame...

4.30pm | 8pm

SAT 19

The Grand Old Dame...

2.30pm BSL | 7.30pm

MON 21

The Grand Old Dame...

7.30pm

TUE 22

The Grand Old Dame...

7.30pm

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MAIN HOUSE

WED 23

The Crescent | at THE CRESCENT Fri 18 - Sat 19 Jan Project M | 7pm Project N | 8.15pm | 9.15pm

Gardening Question Time

2pm

Gypsy Queen

7.45pm

7.30pm

Dance Double Bill

7.45pm

Grease

2.30pm | 7.30pm

Fallen Fruit

7.45pm

Grease

7.30pm SINGALONG 7.30pm BSL

In Other Words

7.45pm

7.30pm

In Other Words

7.45pm

Grease

7.30pm

Fat Girl Singing

7pm

FRI 22

Grease

7.30pm

The Faun Project

7pm

SAT 23

Grease

2.30pm | 7.30pm

The Mesmerist 11am | Theseus Beefcake 7pm

TUE 26

Madagascar

7pm

Grandad’s Island

11am | 1.30pm

WED 27

Madagascar

7pm

Grandad’s Island

11am | 1.30pm

THU 28

Madagascar

2pm | 7pm

Grandad’s Island

11am | 1.30pm

MAR

MAIN HOUSE

STUDIO

FRI 01

Madagascar

7pm

Grandad’s Island

1.30pm | 6pm

SAT 02

Madagascar

2.30pm | 7pm

Grandad’s Island

11am | 1.30pm

TUE 05

Wise Children

7.30pm

WED 06

Wise Children

7.30pm

The Duchess of Malfi

7.45pm

THU 07

Wise Children

2pm | 7.30pm

The Duchess of Malfi

7.45pm

FRI 08

Wise Children

7.30pm

The Duchess of Malfi

7.45pm

SAT 09

Wise Children

2.30pm | 7.30pm

The Duchess of Malfi

7.45pm

TUE 12

Wise Children

7.30pm

The Duchess of Malfi

7.45pm

WED 13

Wise Children

7.30pm PSD

The Duchess of Malfi

7.45pm

THU 14

Wise Children

The Duchess of Malfi

7.45pm

FRI 15

Wise Children

The Duchess of Malfi

7.45pm

SAT 16

Wise Children

The Duchess of Malfi

2pm | 7.45pm

2pm | 7.30pm AD 7.30pm BSL

2.30pm AD | 7.30pm

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MAR

MAIN HOUSE

STUDIO

TUE 19

Remains of the Day

7.30pm

SparkPlug

7.45pm

WED 20

Remains of the Day

7.30pm PSD

SparkPlug

7.45pm

THU 21

Remains of the Day

2pm | 7.30pm

The Turk

7.45pm

FRI 22

Remains of the Day

7.30pm

Old Herbaceous

7.45pm

SAT 23

Remains of the Day

2.30pm AD | 7.30pm

Telling the Blues

7.45pm

MON 25

RSC Macbeth

7pm

What Days We’re Having Now

7.45pm

TUE 26

RSC Macbeth

7pm

Orlando

7.45pm

Lost in a Sea of Glass and Tin

7.45pm

THU 28 FRI 29

Macbeth (ETO)

7.30pm

Where There’s Muck There’s Bras

7.45pm

SAT 30

Idomeneo (ETO)

7.30pm

Waxwings (ETO)

11am

APR

MAIN HOUSE

STUDIO

MAY

MAIN HOUSE

FRI 10

Handbagged

SAT 11

Handbagged

2.30pm AD CAP | 7.30pm

NT CONNECTIONS

TUE 14

Much Ado About...

7.30pm

SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

WED 15

Much Ado About...

7.30pm

SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

THU 16

Much Ado About...

2pm | 7.30pm

SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

FRI 17

Much Ado About...

7.30pm

SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

SAT 18

Much Ado About...

2.30pm AD | 7.30pm

SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

TUE 21

Turn of the Screw

7.30pm

WED 22

Turn of the Screw

7.30pm

THU 23

Turn of the Screw

2pm | 7.30pm

FRI 24

Turn of the Screw

7.30pm

SAT 25

Turn of the Screw

2.30pm | 7.30pm

TUE 28

Turn of the Screw

7.30pm

WED 29

Turn of the Screw

7.30pm

THU 30

Turn of the Screw

2pm | 7.30pm AD

FRI 31

Turn of the Screw

7.30pm

STUDIO 7.30pm BSL

NT CONNECTIONS

TUE 02

Noughts & Crosses

7.30pm

WED 03

Noughts & Crosses

7.30pm

THU 04

Noughts & Crosses

2pm | 7.30pm

Romeo & Juliet (Projects K & L)

7pm | 8.30pm

FRI 05

Noughts & Crosses

7.30pm BSL

Romeo & Juliet (Projects J & K)

7pm | 8.30pm

SAT 06

Noughts & Crosses

Romeo & Juliet (Projects L & J)

7pm | 8.30pm

TUE 09

Heart of Darkness

7.30pm CAP

Food for Thought

7.45pm

WED 10

Heart of Darkness

2pm | 7.30pm

Imaginary Advice Live

7.45pm

THU 11

Rotterdam

7.30pm

Tensile Strength

7.45pm

FRI 12

Rotterdam

7.30pm

The Trick

7.45pm

SAT 13

Rotterdam

2.30pm | 7.30pm

The Trick

7.45pm

TUE 04

Electrolyte

7.45pm

TUE 16

In the Willows

7pm

WED 05

Electrolyte

7.45pm

WED 17

In the Willows

2pm | 7pm

Oh No It Isn’t!

7.45pm

FRI 07

Driving Miss Daisy

7.30pm

Horrible Histories...

1pm | 4pm

THU 18

In the Willows

7pm

Oh No It Isn’t!

7.45pm

SAT 08

Driving Miss Daisy

7.30pm

Horrible Histories...

10.30am | 1pm

FRI 19

GOOD FRIDAY

TUE 11

Driving Miss Daisy

7.30pm

SAT 20

In the Willows

2pm | 7pm

Seaside Terror

7.45pm

WED 12

Driving Miss Daisy

7.30pm

WED 24

Handbagged

7.30pm

The Audit

7.45pm

THU 13

Driving Miss Daisy

2pm | 7.30pm

Brainstorm

PH 6.30pm | PI 8pm

THU 25

Handbagged

2pm | 7.30pm

The Cult of K*nzo

7.45pm

FRI 14

Driving Miss Daisy

7.30pm

Brainstorm

PI 6.30pm | PG 8pm

FRI 26

Handbagged

7.30pm

Same Same Different

7.45pm

SAT 15

Driving Miss Daisy

2.30pm | 7.30pm

Brainstorm

PG 6.30pm | PH 8pm

SAT 27

Handbagged

2.30pm | 7.30pm

Same Same Different

7.45pm

TUE 18

Driving Miss Daisy

7.30pm

TUE 30

Handbagged

7.30pm

WED 19

Driving Miss Daisy

7.30pm

Yellow is the Colour...

11am | 1.30pm

THU 20

Driving Miss Daisy

2pm | 7.30pm

Yellow is the Colour...

11am | 1.30pm

FRI 21

Driving Miss Daisy

7.30pm BSL

Yellow is the Colour...

1.30pm | 6pm

SAT 22

Driving Miss Daisy

2.30pm | 7.30pm

Yellow is the Colour...

11am | 1.30pm

TUE 25

Driving Miss Daisy

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm

MAY

2.30pm AD | 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

STUDIO

WED 01

Handbagged

7.30pm

NT CONNECTIONS

THU 02

Handbagged

2pm | 7.30pm

NT CONNECTIONS

FRI 03

Handbagged

7.30pm

NT CONNECTIONS

SAT 04

Handbagged

2.30pm | 7.30pm

NT CONNECTIONS

TUE 07

Handbagged

7.30pm

NT CONNECTIONS

WED 08

Handbagged

7.30pm

NT CONNECTIONS

THU 09

Handbagged

2pm | 7.30pm AD

NT CONNECTIONS

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JUN SAT 01

MAIN HOUSE Turn of the Screw

STUDIO 2.30pm AD | 7.30pm

WED 26

Driving Miss Daisy

THU 27

Driving Miss Daisy

2pm RP | 7.30pm AD

Side By Side

FRI 28

Driving Miss Daisy

7.30pm

Side By Side

7.45pm

SAT 29

Driving Miss Daisy

2.30pm AD CAP | 7.30pm

Side By Side

2pm | 7.45pm

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COME

INSIDE SEE IT

LIVE

JUL

MAIN HOUSE

FRI 26

Swallows & Amazons

7pm

SAT 27

Swallows & Amazons

7pm

TUE 30

Swallows & Amazons

7pm

AUG

MAIN HOUSE

WED 31

Swallows & Amazons

THU 01

Swallows & Amazons

2.30pm | 7pm

FRI 02

Swallows & Amazons

7pm

SAT 03

Swallows & Amazons

2.30pm | 7pm

TUE 06

Swallows & Amazons

7pm

WED 07

Swallows & Amazons

10.30am | 3pm

THU 08

Swallows & Amazons

2.30pm | 7pm

FRI 09

Swallows & Amazons

7pm

SAT 10

Swallows & Amazons

2.30pm | 7pm

TUE 13

Swallows & Amazons

7pm

WED 14

Swallows & Amazons

2.30pm | 7pm PSD

THU 15

Swallows & Amazons

FRI 16

Swallows & Amazons

7pm BSL

SAT 17

Swallows & Amazons

2.30pm | 7pm

TUE 20

Swallows & Amazons

7pm

WED 21

Swallows & Amazons

10.30am | 3pm

THU 22

Swallows & Amazons

2.30pm & 7pm AD

FRI 23

Swallows & Amazons

7pm

SAT 24

Swallows & Amazons

2.30pm AD CAP | 7pm

FRI 30

Hetty Feather

7pm

SAT 31

Hetty Feather

2pm | 7pm

SEP

SUN 01

2.30pm RP | 7pm

MAIN HOUSE Hetty Feather

ACCESS PERFORMANCES AD | Audio Described BSL | British Sign Langauge CAP | Captioned PSD | Post show discussion RP | Relaxed Performance

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2.30pm | 7pm

2pm

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Ticket prices are subject to change. Only one discount type applies per ticket. Proof of status may be required.

Unpaid reservations will be released 30 minutes before the start of the performance.

Tickets are non-refundable. We will endeavour to exchange (for the same production) or re-sell tickets (re-sale not guaranteed) if required at a charge of £1 per ticket - this service is free to York Theatre Royal members. Resale tickets must be presented to Box Office 24 hours before the performance, however our unsold tickets will take priority.

All discounts are subject to availability – please check online or speak to our Box Office team for details.

POT-LUCK & STANDBY TICKETS

Book a pot luck seat online and you will be allocated the best seat by email 24 hours before the performance. £8.00 standby tickets are also available on the day of selected performances for students and unwaged audience members (subject to availability).

For full terms and conditions please visit our website or ask at Box Office.

All information is correct at the time of printing but may be subject to change.

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ACTING FOR SCREEN MASTERCLASS

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TOUR & TEA

Hone your performance skills and build confidence in these fun workshops

Join us as we delve into York Theatre Royal's fascinating 275 year history and visit parts of the building you wouldn’t normally see. Tours last 75 minutes, followed by tea and scones.

A brand new one-day course to develop your TV/film performance skills

CREATING TOGETHER

Monthly free creative sessions to improve your wellbeing

Tours are £12 per person (including tea and scones) on selected Fridays (3pm) and Saturdays (10.30am). Please visit our website or Box Office for dates and to book your tickets.

VISIONARI

Join our community programming group and help shape the future of York Theatre Royal

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the number of stairs involved on the tour, it is not currently possible to accommodate customers with impaired mobility.

THE CHOIR

Share your passion for singing in this unique choir, taking part in YTR productions

PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP

Practice your photography skills with unprecedented access to events

COSTUME HIRE

BRAND NEW FOR 2019: ACTING FOR SCREEN MASTER CLASS Designed to give participants an experience of acting for screen, learn skills and techniques required, as well having the opportunity to rehearse and film a scene. You’ll get the footage to start your own showreel. Delivered by professional actors Niall Costigan and Cassie Vallance.

EVENTS

19 JAN | 10am – 5.30pm | STUDIO 18+ | £65 per person Book your place via Box Office

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For all engagement activities for adults, young people and children, pick up a BE PART OF IT flyer or visit our website for full details on how to get involved.

Located at the rear of De Grey Rooms, our Costume Hire is the perfect place to find an outfit for a school play, pantomime or themed event - from vintage ball gowns and dainty tea dresses to giant animal costumes, accessories and wigs. With complete outfits from only £40.

OPENING TIMES

TUE 10am - 4pm THU 10am - 2pm (appointment only) SAT 10am - 4pm

Please note we are closed on all bank holidays.

Make an enquiry today

degreyrooms.co.uk | 01904 715455 events@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

CONTACT

01904 715444

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For more info contact the Fundraising Team on 01904 715460 | fundraising@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

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As a registered charity we need your help to continue the vital engagement and educational work we do in the community. There are many ways you can help… from attending one of our fundraising events, donating online, becoming a 1744 Member, joining The Friends or remembering us in your will.

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ACCESS INFORMATION

We pride ourselves on offering a warm welcome to all our visitors and aim to be as accessible as possible. On selected performances we offer the following: AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES

A live commentary of the action on stage that a blind or visually impaired person might miss. Free headsets are available from Box Office.

TOUCH TOURS Help us reach our £50,000 target to transform our patio garden area into a brand new, all-year-round garden and multi-functional space with an outdoor café and performance area.

Most Audio Described performances are preceded by a Touch Tour familiarise yourself with the set, props and costumes before the performance.

Booking essential - please contact Box Office at least 24hrs in advance.

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FRIENDS

BSL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES Featuring a professional interpreter who translates spoken English into British Sign Language.

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES

Subtitled with captions for those who are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing.

RELAXED PERFORMANCES

Audience members can move around freely, leave and enter the auditorium as needed, the lights never go completely dark and sound effects are softened.

Open to all, but ideal for people with an autistic spectrum condition, learning disability, dementia or sensory and communication disorder.

MAX CARD

Discounts available to Max Card holders on selected shows. Visit our website or ask at Box Office for more details.

OUR FACILITIES INCLUDE: Level entrances with automatic doors and a low counter at Box Office.

Lifts to Studio, Main House, Dress Circle and theatre bars.

Accessible toilets on the ground floor and Dress Circle level.

Wheelchair spaces available in both auditoriums. Please request at time of booking.

An Assistance Dogs dog-sitting service - available during performances (please request at time of booking)*.

Baby changing and buggy park facilities.

Season brochures - available in large print and audio transcribed formats.

For a copy please contact Box Office or email the marketing team at marketing@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk Limited Blue Badge parking - available on Duncombe Place, at the rear of the theatre. *Subject to availability.

A loop system - available at the Box Office counter and inside the Main House auditorium. Please collect your headsets from Box Office.

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TRAVEL INFORMATION

York Theatre Royal is a member of

York Theatre Royal would like to thank all our current funders and supporters

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York Theatre Royal St Leonard’s Place York YO1 7HD

BY TRAIN

Cafe No.8

Turn left from the main station entrance and continue along the road and under the city walls. Turn left and over Lendal Bridge. You will see the Minster in front of you. At the crossroads turn left and York Theatre Royal will be visible on the right hand side.

15-20min walk

BY BUS

A number of local bus services stop directly outside the theatre including routes: 1, 5, 5A, 6, 19, 29, 30, 30X, 31, 31X and 40.

BY CAR

As the theatre does not have its own parking facilities, please use one of the local council pay and display car parks: Bootham Row YO30 7BP 5 min walk

Marygate YO30 7DT 10 min walk

Union Terrace YO31 7ES 12 min walk

Foss Bank YO31 7PL 16 min walk

York Citizens' Theatre Trust Limited.

Registered in England No. 317560, Registered Charity No. 229396.

York Theatre Royal Enterprises Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of York Citizens Theatre Trust Limited. Registered in England No. 02909939.

York Theatre Royal St Leonard’s Place York YO1 7HD

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